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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.96, 354.41 and 173.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.96, 354.41 and 173.94 is: 239.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.96 : 354.41 = 173.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.96/354.41 = 173.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.96x = 354.41 × 173.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.96x = 61,646.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,646.08/256.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.91

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